Job Overview:

Are you an expert in Australian accounting and ready to lead full-function bookkeeping across multiple dynamic entities?

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will drive day-to-day financial administration, end-to-end month-end reporting, and critical statutory compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with at least 3 years of full-function experience handling BAS and IAS lodgments, GST and PAYG reconciliations, and payroll tax. A solid background in Australian award-based payroll—including superannuation, STP, and ideally the Manufacturing Award—is essential for success. A Certificate IV or Degree in Accounting/Finance is required, while familiarity with Sybiz Vision and Visipay will make your application stand out. Join us to take full ownership of financial operations and deliver high-impact reporting to key stakeholders! 

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Perth time, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Bookkeeping

• Manage full-function bookkeeping activities across multiple business entities.
• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Process supplier invoices, prepare payment batches, and manage supplier reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding customer invoices and conduct debtor follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Perform bank, debtor, creditor, and payroll reconciliations.
• Manage fixed asset registers, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.

Taxation and Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).
• Reconcile GST and PAYG withholding accounts.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with Australian taxation requirements.
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations and assist with relevant statutory reporting.
• Monitor superannuation obligations and ensure accurate payroll-related compliance.
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes.

Payroll Administration

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Interpret and apply relevant Australian Modern Awards, including overtime, penalty rates, allowances, leave loading, and superannuation.
• Process employee leave entitlements and payroll adjustments.
• Manage Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll calculations comply with applicable employment legislation and award requirements.

Month-End and Financial Reporting

• Coordinate month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and post accrual and prepayment journals.
• Complete monthly bank, debtor, creditor, and payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit and Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Prepare monthly management reports and provide relevant financial insights.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered within agreed deadlines.

Systems and Process Management

• Maintain organised accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 for financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes and reporting accuracy.
• Support financial reporting requirements for parent companies or international group entities, where applicable.
• Assist with job costing and cost allocation activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a full-function bookkeeping role, ideally managing multiple entities.
• Previous experience working with Australian businesses and Australian accounting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and lodging BAS and IAS, including GST and PAYG withholding reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll tax reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of Australian award-based payroll, including overtime, penalties, allowances, leave loading, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Hands-on experience with month-end closing, accruals, prepayments, and financial reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Experience maintaining fixed asset registers and calculating depreciation.
• Sound working knowledge of GST, PAYG withholding, and superannuation obligations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet reporting deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Experience using Sybiz Vision and Visipay is desirable.
• Experience reporting to a parent company or international corporate group is desirable.
• Previous job costing experience in trades, construction, or mining services is desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Manufacturing Award is desirable.
• Experience supporting multi-entity financial operations and consolidated reporting is desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strong technical bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of Australian payroll and taxation compliance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and improving financial processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and payroll information.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

One application, multiple possibilities: When you apply, our team reviews your background against all current openings, not just this one! If a different role fits your skills, we'll get in touch! We also encourage you to keep exploring our job board and apply directly to any position that excites you.